Experience & Areas of Focus


Education

MBA - University of Missouri - Kansas City | Henry W. Bloch School of Management

Bachelors of Science | Missouri State University



Certifications


Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) | Institute For Supply Management

Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) | Institute For Supply Management

Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt | Johnson County Community College

CCMA - Contracts & Commercial Management - WorldCC (Formerly IACCM)

Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager (CRVPM) - Compliance Education Institute


Skills

Vendor Management Leadership

Strategic Sourcing - Sourcing Strategy Creation

Procurement business plans and team management

Lean Six Sigma - Continuous Improvement Projects

Communication and development of team performance goals and plans

Leadership of contract management, vendor management and procurement teams

Data Analytics

Budget Management

Executive Leadership

Project Management

Agile contracting and procurement / sourcing

Summary

Over a decade worth of sourcing experience

10+ years of Vendor Management experience at large companies from telecommunications to financial institutions

Several years of management and leadership experience

Vast experience in sourcing from multiple industries - from telecommunications, banking, financial institutions, healthcare, properties and more.

Focus on indirect spend and bottom line savings